India · Religious & Spiritual

5-Day Kolkata Tour with Gangasagar Pilgrimage and City Highlights

5 Days Round trip from Jessore Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pilgrimage to Gangasagar at the confluence of the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal
02 Offer prayers at the revered Kapil Muni Temple and visit Kalighat Temple
03 Discover Dakshineswar Temple and Belur Math, linked to Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda
04 See Kolkata landmarks including the Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial, Eden Garden, and Fort William
05 Enjoy time for shopping alongside visits to Eco-Tourism Park and Mother Wax Museum

Explore Kolkata, India's second-biggest city and the famed City of Joy, on a 5-day journey through its religious, cultural, and historic landmarks. Visit sacred sites such as Gangasagar, Kalighat Temple, Dakshineswar Temple, and Belur Math, while also discovering the city's iconic attractions including the Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial, Eden Garden, Fort William, and Birla Mandir. With time for shopping and visits to Eco-Tourism Park and Mother Wax Museum, this tour offers a well-rounded introduction to Kolkata's artistic, cultural, and spiritual character.

Explore Kolkata, India's second-biggest city and the famed City of Joy, on a 5-day journey through its religious, cultural, and historic landmarks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Calcutta, Sagar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kolkata

Upon arrival at the railway station or Kolkata Airport, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel.
Check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Gangasagar Excursion and Kalighat Temple

Early in the morning, proceed to Gangasagar. Sagar Island is an island in the Ganges delta, lying on the continental shelf of the Bay of Bengal about 100 km (54 nautical miles) south of Kolkata. It belongs to the Republic of India and is governed by the State Government of West Bengal. Although Sagar Island is a part of the Sunderban Administration, it does not have any tiger-inhabited mangrove forests or small river tributaries, which are characteristic of the overall Sunderban delta. This island, also known as Gangasagar or Sagardwip, is a place of Hindu pilgrimage.
Every year, on the day of Makara Sankranti (14 January), hundreds of thousands of Hindus gather to take a holy dip at the confluence of the River Ganges and the Bay of Bengal and offer prayers (puja) at the Kapil Muni Temple.
On the return, visit Kalighat Temple and then go back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03

Dakshineswar, Belur Math and Leisure Attractions

After breakfast, proceed to Dakshineswar Temple and Belur Math. Visit Kali Mata, Thakur Ramakrishna Home, Mata Sarada, Swami Vivekananda Math, and more.
In the afternoon, visit the Eco-Tourism Park and Mother Wax Museum, then return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04

Kolkata City Tour and Shopping

Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for the Kolkata city tour.
Visit the Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial, Eden Garden, Fort William, Racecourse, High Court, Alipur Zoo, and Birla Mandir.
Evening free for shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05

Departure from Kolkata

Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out from the hotel and transfer to the railway station or airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Jessore Rd 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

04 nights stay in Kolkata on double-sharing basis at a 03-star hotel
04 breakfasts at the hotel
Airport / railway station pick-up and drop-off
All sightseeing and transfers
Exclusive private AC vehicle
Parking charges, toll tax, fuel cost, and driver charges
Safety travel kit
Assistance for the whole trip
GST

What's Not Included

Room incidentals
Airfare / train fare
Any lunch or dinner during the tour
Any riding charges and personal activities
Tipping / gratuities to the guide or driver
Beverages during mealtime
All entrance fees wherever applicable
Camera and video permits
Any services not mentioned above

Know before you go

Hotel rooms are subject to availability.
The itinerary order is subject to change without prior notice, according to weather conditions, political problems, or other circumstances.
Amendments to services, number of heads, dates, or group size can impact the quotation and must be revised accordingly.
An additional mattress or a rollaway bed will be provided for the third person sharing the room. It may vary as per the hotel.
Children aged 10 years and above are treated as full adults.
No extra food will be provided for the complimentary child.
Airfare is subject to availability. Any increase in airfare will be borne by the traveller.
The $ROE rate (rate of exchange) will be applicable as per the present market rate. Any increase in the currency exchange rate will be borne by the traveller before departure.
Visa cost is as per the embassy, and the rate can be changed.
A midnight surcharge will be applied for departures and arrivals between 2300 hrs and 0700 hrs.
For documents required for a visa, kindly follow the details in the itinerary.
For international trips, kindly follow the itinerary and be punctual during the tour.
If the tour is extended due to any emergency circumstances, the extra cost will be borne by the guest.
Any changes in transportation during the tour will result in extra cost borne by the guest.
For delays in arrival or departure of flight, train, or bus timings, Rs. 500 for domestic and USD 30 for international will be applicable per hour.
Transportation service is on a point-to-point basis and not at disposal.
All travellers have to follow the day-wise itinerary, which will not change while travelling.
Kindly verify all the details with your coordinator before travel.
If there is any difficulty or technical problem during the tour, kindly cooperate with us to recover the situation.
Some sightseeing depends on government permit. Each guest should carry their government identity card (original and xerox both) with a passport-size photograph at the time of travel.